District 3 Media Centre
- 30 January 2012 | Media release B.C. Federation of Labour Contributes $10,000 to USW Burns Lake Fund “We want to send a clear message to the people of Burns Lake and specifically the employees of Babine Forest Products and their families: we stand with you.” - BCFL President Jim Sinclair
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24 January 2012
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Media release
Conservative Government's Extension of Softwood Lumber Agreement Adds Insult to Injury: Steelworkers
The Conservative government's extension of the Canada-US Softwood Lumber Agreement is the latest betrayal in a long list of actions that have damaged the Canadian forest industry.
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24 January 2012
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Media release
United Steelworkers Launch Burns Lake Fund to Support Babine Workers and Families
The USW today launched a fundraising campaign and a trust account to provide support to the workers of Babine Forest Products and their families in the wake of an explosion at the Burns Lake, B.C. sawmill.
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- 5 January 2012 | media release B.C. Jobs from B.C. Resources: United Steelworkers USW responds to the B.C. government's interest in exporting more raw logs by telling the province "don't bother." Instead, the union says it's time to rebuild B.C.'s wood-manufacturing sector.
- 7 December 2011 | Media release Review Safety Records and Practices Before Allowing Chinese-Owned Coal Mines in B.C., Steelworkers Say British Columbia must conduct a full inquiry into the mine safety standards of Chinese-owned coal mining companies before allowing them to operate in the province.
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12 May 2011
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Media release
Steelworkers Humanity Fund Contributes $25,000 to Manitoba Flood Relief
The Steelworkers Humanity Fund is contributing $25,000 to Manitoba communities most in need of aid due to this spring’s historic flooding levels.
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16 February 2012
Steel This Week
Big Demonstration Planned As Steelworkers Turn Up Heat On Rio Tinto; SNC-Lavalin Sacrificing Employees To Save Itself?; Apple's Chinese Plants Under Scrutiny For Rights Abuses
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13 February 2012
Out Front This Week
USW Adds $45,000 to Burns Lake Fund; China Now Largest Importer of Softwood Lumber, Logs; U.S. Lowers Claim Against Canada on Softwood
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9 February 2012
Steel This Week
US Steel Prices Continue To Rise, Says MEPS; Acelor Mittal Cautiously Optimistic In Spite Of Loss; Talks Back On In Labrador City; No Talks At Alma Quebec - Steelworkers Launch Global Campaign vs Rio
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